The Solutionists Weekly Digest
Welcome to Seeing Green: The Solutionists Weekly Digest, your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.
Edition: Week ending August 17, 2024
MOBILITY
Solutions for eco-friendly transportation options that reduce carbon emissions, promote energy efficiency, and encourage the use of alternative fuels and public transit.
Global EV sales up 21% in July as China records biggest jump of 2024, Rho Motion says
BMW just added this cool new app feature to show how easy it is to drive an EV
TXU Energy, Ford Team Up to Offer Daily Free Home Electric Vehicle Charging Hours
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 states
Acura Performance EV Concept Makes Global Debut at Monterey Car Week
First Federally Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Ohio
Seattle first city to glide on Lime’s new seated electric vehicle
APPAREL
Solutions for eco-friendly clothing and accessories, including those that reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials, sourcing, manufacturing processes and retail practices.
Sustainability giants join forces to transform consumer goods industry
Tesco launches digital passports for clothes ahead of EU sustainability crackdown
Allbirds drops new ‘Tree Glider’ shoe: Sustainably-made, lightweight and on sale now
Primark Takes Multi-Pronged Approach to Sustainability, from Supply Chain to Customer Education
How ZYOD is Using AI to Make Fast Fashion Sustainable
HOME & PETCARE
Solutions for eco-friendly practices, products, and designs within the household, including pet ownership.
Introducing RENEW by TRINITY: A Sustainable Housewares Brand Revolutionizing Home Design with Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Nylabone Named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by Pet Sustainability Coalition
Earth Rated pet products now available at PetSmart’s nationwide
W.F. Young’s Honest to Goodness™ Plant Snack Named “Dog Cookie Product of the Year”
FOOD & PLANT-BASED
Solutions for eco-conscious eating practices, products, and sourcing methods that prioritize organic, locally-sourced, and ethically-produced food, including plant-based.
Impossible Foods Opens Pop-Up Restaurant in Collaboration with Oatly
Vegan Chicken Brand ‘SHICKEN’ Launches In US Costco Stores
TiNDLE launches plant-based Stuffed Chicken with a focus on convenience, nostalgia and quality
Califia Farms Unveils New Plant-Based Milk Varieties
Elmhurst 1925 Launches Groundbreaking Plant-Based Protein: TerraMeat™ Plant-Based Chick’n
Lurpak Finally Releases Plant-Based Spread
Plonts Plant-Based Cheese Launches with $12 Million Seed Round
Ambrosia Launches Plant-Based Custard
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
RECOMMERCE
Solutions for the resale and reuse of goods, highlighting platforms, practices, and products that extend the life cycle of items through resale, rental, refill and repair.
The Resale Market, Including Thrift Stores, Is Growing 24 Times Faster Than Traditional Retail
Trove Acquires Recurate to Bolster Recommerce Offering for Brands
Amazon rebrands used goods marketplace to Amazon Resale
Bloomingdale's and Rebag join forces for luxury resale
SPIRITS & WINE
Solutions for eco-friendly alcoholic beverages, including sustainable ingredients, farming practices, production, packaging and distribution.
De Nada debuts eco-friendly aluminium bottles, reinforcing its commitment towards sustainability
Brockmans Gin unveils new lightweight bottle, will showcase at TFWA
Oregon sustainability pioneers push refillable glass bottles for beer and wine
How the Wine Industry Is Uniquely Dealing With Its Carbon Footprint
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Solutions for enabling eco-conscious travel options, practices, and destinations – where to go, how to get there, where to stay and what to do.
International survey finds 65% of people want sustainable air travel
Intrepid Travel Releases New Sustainability Handbook for Travel Agents
Virtuoso Travel Week: Demand, Ultraluxe and Sustainable Travel on the Rise
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: American Airlines' Path to Decarbonizing Air Travel
Hilton Advances Global Sustainability Efforts With New 2030 Goals
FAA Awards $291M in Air Sustainability-Related Grants
BCD Meetings & Events unveils 2024 sustainability guide
UN Tourism and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to advance common ESG framework
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
Solutions for eco-friendly cosmetics and personal care products that prioritize natural ingredients, ethical sourcing, minimal / reusable packaging, and environmentally responsible practices.
dhartii Launches New Beauty & Skincare Category to Promote Ethical and Sustainable Living
Breitling's CEO invests in refillable beauty brand Soeder
SPORT & CULTURE
Solutions for advancing eco-friendly practices and initiatives of and through sports and cultural events, including around leagues, teams, venues, fans and major events.
IOC Announces Finalists for Climate Action Awards 2024
World Aquatics commits to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
Mercedes F1 sustainability head on the race to net zero
How sports is leading sustainability talks
ENTERTAINMENT
Solutions for the sustainability of and through the entertainment industry, including film, music, gaming and events.
Sustainable Games Alliance aims to make industry climate friendly
HYBE publishes 2023 sustainability management report: pioneering a sustainable future in entertainment
Nashville’s electronic festival Deep Tropics debuting a ‘sustainability summit’ Thursday
How Billie Eilish and The 1975 are influencing Brits to make sustainable lifestyle changes